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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Left Cylinder Head Wiring Harness Ground Bolt
    GM945431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wiring harness ground from the cylinder head.
  5. Remove the catalytic converter.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Left Cylinder Head
    GM902815Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side .
    7. Fig 3: View Of Left Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM902814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
  8. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the engine block sealing surfaces. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection and Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection .
  9. If necessary, perform the following steps:
    1. Remove the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side .
    2. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Removal - Left Side .
    3. Disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .
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